Transcript Ben Currie
IT support & parent with kids 11 to 26 (experience with kids & their mobile life) What is an App? App is short for Application Typically used on smartphone or mobile devices such as iPods • Kik ( chat, video ) Instagram ( chat, photo, video ) Vine ( chat, video ) Snapchat ( chat, photo, video ) Facebook ( chat, video, photo, file transfer ) Omegle ( advertised as: “Talk to strangers!”) • Apps are used on a mobile device such as a Phone, iPad, iPod & tablets • iPods have Wi-Fi capability and can easily be used to access the internet and use voice / chat apps Anywhere, anytime • Currently among the most popular apps at LPS are Kik and Instagram. These have age rating of 17+ & 12 + Apple allow you to change the security settings for age specific content. • No restrictions will be teenage proof • The safest option is to explain the dangers and the social responsibilities, discuss options • You will not be able to look over their shoulder 24/7 • Even if they don’t have access to their own device they have access to their friends’ devices Don’t forget that Kik is not simply text but allows users to send photos and even video. “….Enhance your Kik experience with video messaging. Video for Kik allows you to send short video messages to your friends using Kik Messenger….” http://kik.com/apps/video-for-kik-2/ http://www.bewebsmart.com/internet-safety/is-kik-okay-for-kids/ • Open the Settings on the mobile device, in this example we will use an iPad Select the General Tab on the left column and Restrictions in the right hand general column To Enable Restrictions you will be asked to enter a 4 digit passcode and then confirm that code Tip: Use an easy to remember word and spell this out on the number pad You can change this passcode at a later time if you wish Here you can allow settings for the System Preferences such as access to the Camera and installation of Apps. Once enabled move down to the Allowed content click on Apps Here you can restrict the ratings according the settings on the iTunes App store, check those Age groups that will be allowed Click on the Restrictions button to return. Apps that have been restricted are not deleted, but cannot be accessed or seen while the restriction is in place. Age restrictions will also apply to the iTunes App store so that only Apps conforming to the rating rules will be available for download. Links for further information: Good articles and reviews here: http://www.bewebsmart.com/internet-safety/ Good site to visit with your kids with great information: http://www.kidsmart.org.uk/ Restricting Android devices, restricted profiles Android 4.3 Jelly Bean ( only the latest version ) http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/googleandroid/3461359/parental-control-on-android/ •